5-790.kh:
Repositioning of fracture and luxation: Closed repositioning of a fracture or epiphyseal separation with osteosynthesis: By angular stable plate: Distal femur
The lower section of your femur has been surgically stabilized.
The femur has an upper, middle and lower section. The lower section of the femur is connected to the lower leg bones by the knee joint.
The femur can be stabilized if it gets broken. The lower end of your femur in the growth plate may also have moved in relation to the rest of your femur. In children and adolescents the bone’s growth stems from the growth plates. There are growth plates in the long bones in the arms and legs, and the long bones in the hands and feet. There is a growth plate at each end of these bones.
First of all, the fragments of your femur were put back in their normal place. The site concerned was then joined together and stabilized using one or more plates.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).